The Police have arrested seven men, aged between 23 and 49, for their suspected involvement in a case of rioting.
On 12 June 2023 at about 12.50am, the Police were alerted to a case of an alleged fight between two groups along Jalan Besar. A 29-year-old man sustained multiple lacerations on his lips and chin and was conveyed conscious to the hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed that the altercation arose after an alleged dispute which happened earlier.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Central Police Division established the identities of the persons involved and arrested them.
Five men, aged between 23 and 49 will be charged in court on 14 June 2023 with the offence of rioting under Section 147 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence of rioting carries an imprisonment term of up to seven years, and caning. Two other men are assisting with investigations. Police investigations are ongoing against all parties involved.
The Police will spare no effort to apprehend those who commit violence and will take firm action against them in accordance with the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
13 June 2023 @ 6:00 PM